Patient Menu Asst II

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is hiring a Diet Clerk/Patient Menu Assistant at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY. This full-time role (40 hours/week) involves training new staff, developing resources, and ensuring safe meal selections for patients.

A healthcare-related associate degree and 6+ months in the role are required, with preference for healthcare/food service experience. Located in Rochester, the position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and detailed record-keeping to support the

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a healthcare field required.
• 6+ months of experience in the Patient Menu Assistant role required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in food service and/or health care setting preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Orients new employees to the patient menu assistant position and reviews work.
• Develops training resources for the patient menu assistant position.
• Maintains records of trainees' progress.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary staff to gather input for staff development.
• Communicates employee and/or process concerns to department management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in healthcare

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500073 Food & Nutrition Svc-DietClerk Work Shift: Range: UR URCB 204 H

Compensation Range: $19.50 - $26.33. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses and develops training plans for the Patient Menu Assistant role.
• Trains new employees on job responsibilities, department policies and customer/patient service and monitors quality and quantity of work performed in the department.
• Responsible for trainees job knowledge progression through performance improvement processes requiring extensive knowledge and experience with policies, procedures, and practices of Strong Memorial Hospital and/or within specific division.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orients new employees to the patient menu assistant position, reviews work and provides consistent instruction for successfully completing job tasks during training period and beyond as needed.
• Assess training needs and develops training resources for the patient menu assistant position.
• Assists in maintaining records of trainees' progress.
• Interacts with multi-disciplinary staff members on the units to receive valuable input as it relates to further developing staff.
• Communicates employee and/or process concerns to department management to address.
• Reviews patient food allergies and works with unit dietitians to provide further clarity for safe and compliant meal selections for these patients.
• Reviews meal tickets and provides further training with Patient Menu Assistants when needed.
• Visits patients for meal selection and enters compliant selections and preferences in CBORD on units when assigned by supervisor.
• Reviews inventory of main tube feed supply.
• Calculates and stocks tube feeds on units as assigned which requires a candidate be able to walk and stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in a healthcare field required.
• 6+ months of experience in the Patient Menu Assistant role required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in food service and/or health care setting preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and time management skills required.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.